Houston Vehicle Charges

Vehicle Charges

Administrative License Revocation: In the state of Texas, if your license is revoked there should be a notice
of revocation or suspension. Once you receive this notice it should state
the reason for revocation, the effective date of revocation, the right
to a hearing, how to request a hearing, and the period of time in which
a person can request a hearing.

Driving while License Invalid: If you are driving with a license that is expired, has been revoked, suspended,
or have been living in a state for more than 30 days without that states
issued license, you are driving with an invalid license. If you are caught
this could lead to several consequences.

Driving while License Suspended: If a person is charged with operating a motor vehicle during the time
of his license suspension he could face a fine of not less than $100 or
more than $500, confinement in jail of not less than 72 hours or more
than 6 months, and could be charged with a class a misdemeanor if prior
convictions.

Driving while Intoxicated (DWI): In section 49.04 of the Texas penal code a person commits a crime if the
person is intoxicated (with a blood level of .08 in the state of Texas)
while driving a motor vehicle. This is a class B misdemeanor and has a
penalty of a minimum 72 hour confinement. Depending on the circumstance
there could be many penalties,
license suspension/revocation, longer jail time, possible felony charge on your record; this is a serious
matter that should be handled by an experienced lawyer.

Felony Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle: If a person is found guilty of evading arrest in a motor vehicle this
is state jail felony, if he has been previously convicted this is a of
the third degree.

Reckless Driving: If a person is charged with reckless driving, this is a misdemeanor and
that person could face having to pay a fine, face spending time in jail, or both.

Running a Red Light: The Texas law stats that the only time in which it is ok to run a red
light is when there is a traffic or police officer directing traffic thru
that intersection, or if you are operating an authorized emergency vehicle.

Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle: This is considered a state jail felony under Texas penal code 31.07.

Unsafe Lane Change: A person could potentially be pulled over for changing lanes unsafely
in a vehicle. You could be pulled over for something as simple as not
using your blinker, or changing lanes too closely to another car. This
could result in a ticket and fine.

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